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UF Study: Florida’s 76,000 Ponds Emit More Carbon Than They Store
When you look at ponds, you might see birds and fish, but you probably don’t think about carbon. In fact, Florida’s 76,000 ponds store plenty of carb [...]
An Aromatic Tomato Could Be Looming – A La Heirloom Varieties, Say UF Scientists
You can scarcely find a tasty, heirloom tomato in the grocery store. But University of Florida scientists helped discover a way to enhance tomato sme [...]
University Of Florida Study Shows Homeowners Less Likely To Adopt Impactful Water Conservation Measures
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The average American family uses 320 gallons of water daily, about 30 percent of which is devoted to outdoor uses. U [...]
Congressman Steube Forms Advisory Committee To Help Thousands Of Central Florida Agricultural Producers
U.S. Representative Greg Steube represents a big part of Florida’s agricultural breadbasket, representing a district that roughly covers from Bartow [...]
University Of Florida Experts: Random Mangrove Trimming Can Cause Serious Damage
About three of every four Floridians live along the coast, and mangrove trees often dot waterfront properties. Sometimes owners want to trim the mang [...]
University Of Florida: Mosquitoes That Transmit West Nile Virus Love To Bite Non-Native Lizards: What’s Next?
In the United States, West Nile virus circulates among wild birds, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, which can spread West Nile and other viruses [...]
Florida Citrus Farmers Face Setbacks With Weather, Insects, And Inflation
McKenna orange slice, 2022
POLK COUNTY, FL. - The resilience of citrus farmers in the United States has been noteworthy over the past several deca [...]
Finger Limes, Unique New Options For Florida Growers, Topic Of March Symposium
LAKE ALFRED, FL. - Finger limes, a unique citrus variety gaining interest among chefs, foodies, and citrus growers, will be the topic of an upcoming [...]
Internationally Acclaimed Scientist To Lead UF/IFAS Florida Everglades Research And Education Center
Samira Daroub, an internationally acclaimed soil and water scientist and professor, has been named director of the UF/IFAS Everglades Research & [...]
U.S. Bans Mexican Avocados After Receiving Threatening Message
Harry Wilmerding
The U.S. government suspended all imports of Mexican avocados Saturday after a U.S. plant safety inspector received a threa [...]